Nature shows us only the tail of the lion. But I do not doubt that the lion belongs to it even though he cannot at once reveal himself because of his enormous size.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We see only small parts of nature, but we believe the whole exists even if hidden.
- In plain terms
- We see just a part of nature, not the whole.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that much remains hidden from our view.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What mysteries do you accept?
- How do you explore nature?
Another view
It assumes a unified whole exists beyond our perception.
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